Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) affect the air quality of vehicle compartments, which is commonly associated with “new car smell.” Automobile odor is a result of chemical emissions from plastics, coatings, foams, textiles, and leathers. Applied Technical Services is an industry leader in automotive materials testing and performs BMW VOC testing for the German automaker and its parts suppliers. Our experienced chemical analysis team supports OEM suppliers by helping them meet applicable specifications and requirements to bring their products to market.
Improving and managing car interior air quality by reducing the presence of off-gassing VOCs is imperative to passenger health. In confined passenger spaces, VOC chemicals can concentrate to a point where they reach negative affective levels and can be released by high temperatures or a combination of heat and ultraviolet light. VOC regulatory and voluntary standards constitute a critical quality control issue for the automotive industry.
Our chemical analysis lab can perform BMW VOC testing using advanced Thermal Desorption (TD) and chromatography mass spectrometry (GC/MS) instrumentation to measure the amount of volatile organic content present and identify compounds extracted from a sample.
Applied Technical Services’ lab holds ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation to perform a variety of VOC testing standards directly related to automotive interior parts that include:
- PV 3900
- GMW 15635
- DIN 75201
- PV 3925
- TSM 0508G
- PV 3341
- GMW 15634
ATS – Recognized Accredited Lab
ATS Inc. is an ISO/IEC 17025 (A2LA) accredited, ISO 9001:2015 registered testing lab boasting numerous BMW VOC testing capabilities. For 50 plus years, ATS has provided nationally and internationally recognized consulting engineering, inspection, and testing services to clients from a variety of industries in addition to the automotive sector. Our chemical analysis testing lab is staffed with qualified specialists and is distinctively experienced to handle a range of VOC testing needs. Our innovative solutions and depth of expertise enable us to provide precise and accurate results compliant with specified standards and specifications. For more information or a free quote, call or submit an online inquiry to ATS today.
